Had that been San Francisco the front porch would have been picked clean a long time ago.

Who cares. So they have packages? None of their business.

The gist of the article is that many readers were amazed that the packages were not stolen.

as a non american i am dumbfounded at how delivery companies just drop stuff on your yard, like whatever. no one needs to sign a receive waiver....like a neighboor with a valid id.
there delivered, my job here is done. i could see this working in the 40-50s......but.......society has changed

The mailman won't even get out of their vehicle anymore and walk up to your porch and knock on your door where I live.